Fall-related characteristics, depression and frailty levels of older adults experiencing falls in the community.
Background: Falls are a major public health concern among older adults and are often associated with increased frailty and mental health issues such as depression. Aims: This study (1) examined the characteristics of falls among older adults admitted to hospital following community-based falls; (2)...
| Publicado en: | British Journal of Community Nursing Vol. 30; no. 6; pp. 292 - 301 |
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Mark Allen Holdings Limited
Jun2025
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